If you are evaluating an enterprise solution for project management, financial management, maintenance tracking, accounting or other major workflow management solutions, it is a good idea to consider these criteria when evaluating potential providers.

There are multiple ways to manage capital projects, and by boosting productivity with a cohesive project management solution, many organizations are seeing massive results in both time and money savings.

For the construction industry, a shortage of labor and skilled craft workers will continue. The need to do more capital projects with fewer resources has been a recurring theme since the great depression.

Projectmates will be going to the CMAA 2018 Capital Projects Symposium from March 18-20 at the Hilton Denver City Center in Denver, CO. Make sure you swing by our booth at the conference, Booth #1 in the Networking Area!

Unfortunately, almost any change in a project will have a negative impact on construction productivity... Hands down small gaps in productivity add up to exorbitant costs, which have become simply too high to ignore any longer.

It's not too late to get started with a construction program management software to manage your construction projects. With an enterprise-level, best-of-class software like Projectmates, you get an easy-to-use collaborative system built upon modern security best practices.

2018 is finally here! That means new resolutions and goals, new ideas, and most importantly, new construction projects. As your company gets back into gear, do you know how your projects are going to turn out this year?

2017 has been a busy year for everyone here at Projectmates — as always! Join us on our 2017 recap of how Projectmates has been a tremendous help to our clients and how we could help you with your unique business goals.

For Architects, Engineers, Contractors, and Owners, they know that construction projects run on their schedules and budgets, and the heavy workload of keeping them in check is typically done through a variety of different ways.

As Christmas is approaching, are you still struggling with your construction project and feeling envious that Santa got himself a useful helper — the red-nosed reindeer — to lead him cross the blizzard?

The holiday season is finally upon us, which means that it is a time to be spent and shared with loved ones. It's the season of counting the blessings in your life, being thankful for all the positives, and giving to those who may not be as fortunate.

Change orders are inevitable in any construction project, especially large and complicated projects. It is imperative to manage change orders properly to avoid any delay, dispute, and unnecessary expenses.

Projectmates will be going to the COAA 2017 Fall Owners Leadership Conference from November 8-9 at the Hilton Tampa Downton in Tampa, FL. Make sure you swing by our booth at the conference, Booth #5 in the Exhibit Hall!

The continued projected growth for the self-storage industry significantly increases the need for a powerful construction management software that can automate and streamline construction processes, facilitate collaboration, and reduce costs.

The California wildfires have caused many people to evacutate their home and has destroyed many facilities, businesses, and homes. Projectmates would like to share some resources on organizations that have responded to the disaster and several ways that you can help the victims.

This past week, Projectmates had a wonderful time visiting CMAA's National Conference & Trade Show in Washington, D.C. Held from October 8-10, the conference gave a great inside view to the CM/PM industry's hottest most compelling topics.

Projectmates very own Kaely Culbertson, Director of Client Services, will be speaking at the upcoming CMAA National Conference & Tradeshow, covering a topic that most owners may not think about: How Cloud Technology Directly Impacts Project Delivery.

Recently, there has been some movement on the infrastructure improvement program with the United States Department of Transportation receiving $500 million in Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants.

Construction project management software is a hot button word for many people in the industry. The following list is three crucial things all capital construction project management software solutions should have.

Projectmates has identified the consumers need for mobility and portability when it comes to construction project management, providing owners with full unrestricted access to all projects even while away from the desktop.

Hurricane Harvey made land fall three days ago and has unleashed a huge amount of rainfall across Texas and parts of Louisiana. Displacing over 17,000 residents as of Tuesday morning, many people are coming together to help in any way they can.

As the sun gets closer to coming to an eclipse this afternoon, we at Projectmates are very excited. Whether you can see the entirety of the eclipse or not, if you are in North America you will be able to see it partially.

President Trump made news recently by announcing some important details of his infrastructure plan during his budget request in May. The rebuilding plan will allocate 200 billion dollars into capital construction projects over the next decade, with the big picture goal of creating a 1 trillion-dollar investment in capital projects.

As our society becomes even more connected through the web, ransomware has evolved over the years and become a significant threat to businesses, government agencies, as well as both financial and academic institutions.

The topic of web app vs native app has been hotly debated in the software industry for many years. We are often asked by many of our current and prospective clients where we stand on the issue, and for us here at Projectmates, the right choice is clear.

Projectmates award winning system can be implemented in just 2-4 months, reducing risk to clients who have projects requiring oversight and leveraging return on investment by being up and running quickly.

If you have been wondering how to streamline your capital construction projects, you have come to the right place. In the world of construction project management, efficiency is critical, and we are here to offer a solution.

If you are in the market for construction management software, you are probably looking for the right one that will fit your needs. Does the software you are considering possess these 4 key attributes?

Does your company have a unique process that requires a specialized form and approval process? Maybe
you're tracking this information in Excel today and are frustrated by the inefficiencies and lack of
reporting options. Bring that process to life with the Projectmates custom business process (CBP) engine.

Do you know what you are looking for in a construction management software? Find out in this installment of "Questions
to Ask before Investing in Construction Management Software," which focuses on Data Security and SaaS Solution Providers.

Brandon Hawthorne at RaceTrac was a guest co-host at our last webinar and discussed the
challenges and successes of leveraging Projectmates program reports and dashboards at
RaceTrac. RaceTrac is a leader in retail gasoline convenience stores.

Projectmates Version 14.5 is due to be released on November 14! In addition to the numerous enhancements that
we've made to existing functionalities, we're excited to showcase our brand new Mobile App for iOS and Android!

Kieran Stone, Director of Construction at Trader Joe's for 10 years, was a guest co-host at our
last webinar and discussed the challenges and successes of leveraging Projectmates schedules for
new stores, remodels, relocations, and expansions. Regardless if you are managing one project or
100 projects, you need to understand, manage and communicate your program schedule.

Projectmates Retail Construction Program Management Software made an appearance at RECON 2015 in Las Vegas. Great business,
a great venue, and fuzzy animal scooters ensured that the Projectmates team had an absolute blast attending this year!

Many construction programs today continue to rely on archaic methods such as Excel spreadsheets to keep their
projects on track. Managing a high volume of projects in this manner can be incredibly tedious as project data
becomes scattered across spreadsheets. Learn how Projectmates makes it all too easy to excel without Excel!

Ghost Schedules are employed behind the scenes on construction projects for various reasons and
purposes. They are typically created from a perceived or desired need for a more reliable schedule
by one of the parties to the contract. See how Projectmates tackles this ghastly construction issue!

Purchasing new construction program management software is an incredibly daunting decision. A
deciding factor on whether or not a software service is right for a company is dependent on those
who will be using it. Find out how job roles in a company effect these purchase decisions.

The world of construction has always had few constants and many variables. Delays, change orders, budget
shortfalls, fluctuating owners' needs, and technological changes require constant modifications to the project.

For many enterprise web applications such as Projectmates, Internet Explorer has long been the web
browser of necessity with the desktop computer being the only option for devices. If you're considering
construction management software, be sure the software is available where and how your team needs it.

The Projectmates team has been hard at work with their upcoming software version. Can you believe that a month from today,
Projectmates V13 will be here? I'll bet you didn't know that Projectmates is also having a launch party in celebration of the release!

Each stage of construction is dependent on the previous one. Starting from the design and bidding process
through project completion, to preventative maintenance. The entire project lifecycle is connected. A great
construction project management software creates a lifecycle workflow where all the different parts are connected.

Jennifer Grieser, Construction Analyst for Le Duff America and Alan Davis, Engineer at Alan Plummer Associates, Inc.
have a roundtable discussion at CMAA North Texas over how Projectmates Construction Program Management Software has
helped them to improve their construction workflow, covering topics including accountability, automation, consistency,
reporting, and RFI and submittal tracking.

Montclair State University, the second largest university in New Jersey, had two problems.
First, University enrollment had risen over 70% in less than 10 years, creating the need for
expansion and improvement of the campus' physical assets. Second, outdated technology made it
difficult for executives to have a clear pictures of the health of their projects.